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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.94, 26,647.34 and 5,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.94, 26,647.34 and 5,284.74 is: 7,925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.94 : 26,647.34 = 5,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.94/26,647.34 = 5,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.94x = 26,647.34 × 5,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.94x = 140,824,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,824,263.59/17,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.75

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